Spire Motorsports has benched driver Carson Hocevar, a move that reverberated through the NASCAR Cup Series garage. The decision was reported by Lead Lap Racing on November 3, 2026, following Hocevar's appearance at Cup Media Day in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 2, 2026.
The benching signals a significant stance from the team amid the 2026 season. Hocevar, who has competed for Spire in the Cup Series, faced media questions during the Charlotte event before the team's subsequent action.
